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Nextorch iStar vs Petzl Tikka Core

What iStar does better (1) and where Tikka Core wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch iStar
Nextorch · 2025iStar
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $45
4.5Brightness & throw4.4

Why is iStar better than Tikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m vs 75 m+7%

Why is Tikka Core better than iStar?

Tikka Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch iStarNextorch iStar≈ $456.2
Light output
Maximum output450 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)80 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to1.5 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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